Creating Quieter Pavements Without Compromising Friction

To ensure that concrete pavements exhibit sufficient friction and skid resistance, these pavements are textured during construction; this commonly involves dragging an inverted turf or stiff-bristled broom across the surface, creating tines (grooves) in the concrete using a mechanical rake, or brushing away some of the mortar before it hardens to expose the texture of the aggregate. These textures wear away over time, requiring pavement rehabilitation.